Lionel Messi breaks his own Guinness World Record with six species named after him

Lionel Messi’s legacy has extended beyond football with Salvia messii, a newly described sage plant discovered in Peru’s Andes. Its pale blue and white flowers reflect Argentina’s national colours, while its endangered classification highlights conservation concerns. The discovery brings the number of species named after Messi to six, adding a distinctive botanical tribute to his remarkable sporting achievements and global influence.

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